Whatever we owe, it is our part to find where to pay it, and to do it without asking, too; for whether the creditor be good or bad, the debt is still the same.

All I desire is, that my poverty may not be a burden to myself, or make me so to others; and that is the best state of fortune that is neither directly necessitous nor far from it. A mediocrity of fortune, with gentleness of mind, will preserve us from fear or envy; which is a desirable condition; for no man wants power to do mischief.

An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

If thou wishest to get rid of thy evil propensities, thou must keep far from evil companions.

But when you are looking on anyone as a friend when you do not trust him as you trust yourself, you are making a grave mistake, and have failed to grasp sufficiently the full force of true friendship.

It is dishonorable to say one thing and think another; how much more dishonorable to write one thing and think another.

Delay not; swift the flight of fortune's greatest favours.